"Don’t say that. Your mom and dad still care about you quite a bit," Sheng Ning’an said, though she felt a bit guilty as she said it. Every time she visits Mr. Xu and Mother Xu, they focus solely on her—one goes all out to cook delicious meals for her, while the other takes her shopping or for a facial. They rarely mention Xu Weiran.
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If not criticizing him for being all about work—not the ideal partner—then it’s complaining that he’s neglecting his girlfriend for too long, questioning if this boyfriend is even worth having.
Sometimes, they get so carried away that they advise Sheng Ning’an to simply leave him, insisting on introducing her to a new boyfriend.
Completely forgetting that he’s their own son.
From his twenty-plus years of experience with his parents, Xu Weiran knew this even without the girl mentioning it.
His parents loved him, but not much!
Sheng Ning’an entered arm in arm with Xu Weiran: "Dad, Mom, look who’s back!"
Upon seeing Xu Weiran, Mother Xu couldn’t help but criticize: "You rascal, finally thought to come home? I thought you only had eyes for work, neglecting even your parents and girlfriend. You’re not getting any younger; you spend all day absorbed in your research. Can research find you a wife? Can it help you get married and have kids?"
In Mr. Xu and Mother Xu’s view, at Xu Weiran’s age, marriage and children are the priority, while work is secondary.
Of course, it’s not that work isn’t important, but who vanishes from a perfectly good job for half a year?
Does he genuinely not fear his girlfriend running off with someone else?
They don’t lack money, so why insist on this particular job?
It’s only because An’an is good-tempered—if it were her daughter, she’d surely advise her to break up.
The purpose of having a boyfriend is to add emotional value to one’s life; if he can’t even provide the basic companionship, what’s the point?
Especially someone as great as An’an—beauty, wealth, lacking nothing—how does he even trustingly leave his girlfriend behind, not contacting her for half a year?
Mother Xu then cheerfully greeted Sheng Ning’an: "Knowing you were coming, your uncle went to the market early this morning to buy a goose that’s been farm-raised for over a year. He plans to make turmeric braised goose and ten-ingredient soup for you, so eat more later." After saying this, she led Sheng Ning’an to the living room, not bothering with even a second glance at Xu Weiran.
Xu Weiran followed behind, chuckling bitterly, not forgetting to give Sheng Ning’an a knowing look as he sat.
He told her his parents are happier to see the girl than him.
Sheng Ning’an felt amused but helpless, knowing Mother Xu rebuked him immediately after entering just to prevent her from feeling upset.
She clasped Mother Xu’s hand and said, "Auntie, stop scolding him. He’s contributing to the country and the army. Without the big picture, there’s no small picture. I think he’s amazing; we should be proud of him."
Mother Xu glanced towards Xu Weiran: "Amazing at what? It’s not like the job can’t be done by others."
Sheng Ning’an smiled coaxingly, "His leadership appointed him, which means they acknowledge his capabilities. Plus, he’s the project leader. If he isn’t impressive, who is?"
Mother Xu resignedly looked at her, saying, "You just keep defending him!"
Although saying so, she was secretly pleased with their good relationship.
She genuinely liked Sheng Ning’an—the stunning and prudent girl from a good family. If her rascal of a son loses such a prospective daughter-in-law, she’d surely cut ties with him.
Sheng Ning’an laughed, "He’s my boyfriend; if I don’t defend him, then who will?"